2009 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
