2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (224 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 304 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
