2006 BMW 650 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 650 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2420 mm |
