2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 243 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Boxster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
