2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |