2007 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 550 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 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 | 1660 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |
