2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2008 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |