2006 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Aveo and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 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 2006 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, 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 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Aveo | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1606 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |