2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (245 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 130 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |