2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, both 2006 Porsche Boxster and 2006 BMW 320 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 91 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 BMW 320. 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 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Boxster | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
