2008 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 120 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |