2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 488 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 Fiat Ulysse, 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 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 2006 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Ulysse 2006 Porsche Boxster
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Ulysse Boxster
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2177 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 126 HP 237 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 182 km/hour 256 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.6 seconds 6.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1783 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 64 L


 

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