2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2010 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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
