2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (224 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 252 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 2002 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
