2007 BMW 545 vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 709 kg more than 2001 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 545 | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 545 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1975 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
