2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Boxster would be higher. Both 2010 Porsche Boxster and 2011 Porsche Boxster are equipped with a 2,900 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 255 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, both vehicles can yield 290 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Porsche Boxster 2011 Porsche Boxster
Make Porsche Porsche
Model Boxster Boxster
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 2900 cc 2900 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 290 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 1335 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 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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