2008 Nissan Sentra vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Sentra would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (141 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 233 kg more than 2008 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Sentra | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
