2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (311 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 993 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2475 mm |
