2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster S
To start off, both 2010 Porsche Boxster and 2010 Porsche Boxster S 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster S (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster . (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster S should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster S weights approximately 16 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster S (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster . (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster .
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Boxster | 2010 Porsche Boxster S | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
