2011 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Boxster and 2011 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1329 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.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster. 2011 GMC Sierra has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Boxster | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Porsche | GMC |
| Model | Boxster | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 129 L |
