2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 150 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2010 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 2010 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo GT (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | GT | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
