2005 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (298 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 GMC Sierra (414 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Porsche | GMC |
| Model | Boxster | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |
