2006 Isuzu KB vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2006 Isuzu KB 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 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 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 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (175 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Isuzu KB 2006 Porsche Boxster
Make Isuzu Porsche
Model KB Boxster
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1998 cc 2686 cc
Horse Power 118 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 78 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 64 L


 

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