2011 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2011 Porsche Boxster and 2011 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 223 more horse power than 2011 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 115 kg more than 2011 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Modus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Modus. (128 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | Boxster | Modus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1232 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |
