2007 BMW 116 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 116 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
