2008 BMW M6 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 BMW M6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2000 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 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2420 mm |
