2005 Volkswagen Bora vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Bora and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Bora | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | Bora | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1292 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
