2007 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 39 kg more 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche Boxster | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Boxster | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |