2006 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (224 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
