2009 BMW 128 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 BMW 128 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 128 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 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, 2009 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 128 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 128 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
