2010 BMW 128 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 3 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 240 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128. 2007 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 128 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 128 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
