2009 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 GMC Sierra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Sierra (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 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 GMC Sierra (367 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Sierra | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Sierra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
