2009 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
