2011 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter

To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 239 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chevrolet Colorado 2013 Porsche Boxter
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Colorado Boxter
Year Released 2011 2013
Body Type Pickup Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 279 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 12.5 : 1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual 4-speed manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 1310 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4374 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1979 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1282 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2475 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.4 L/100km


 

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