2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 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 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |
