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. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
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 | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 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 | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1232 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 | 54 L |
