2006 Hyundai Tipper 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 Hyundai Tipper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tipper would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tipper.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Tipper 2008 Porsche Boxster
Make Hyundai Porsche
Model Tipper Boxster
Year Released 2006 2008
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 83 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 22.0:1 11.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 10.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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