2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 and 2011 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 429 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 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 | 1395 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 54 L |