2007 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 Koenigsegg CCXR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 754 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Koenigsegg | Porsche |
| Model | CCXR | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1064 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 1060 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4293 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 18 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
