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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 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 9 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 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 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 | 4000 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 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 | 1360 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
