2009 BMW 118 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 118 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
