2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, both 2006 Porsche Boxster and 2006 BMW 645 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Porsche Boxster | 2006 BMW 645 | |
Make | Porsche | BMW |
Model | Boxster | 645 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.7 mm |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |