2007 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A6 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2475 mm |
