2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 892 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 1143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Boxster | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Porsche | SSC |
| Model | Boxster | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 272 km/hour | 437 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
