2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2006 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2006 Porsche Boxster and 2006 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 515 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2006 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Boxster | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 34 L |
