2006 Pontiac GTO 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 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 675 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
