2008 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 120 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
