2009 Audi R8 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Audi R8 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | R8 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
