2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Boxster and 2010 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 Dacia Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Sandero, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Porsche | Dacia |
| Model | Boxster | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
