2013 Hyundai Genesis vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Genesis and 2013 Porsche Boxter were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (343 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Genesis should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Hyundai Genesis (400 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Genesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Genesis | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Genesis | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 343 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1865 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1385 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
