2013 Porsche Boxter vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2013 Porsche Boxter and 2013 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Boxter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter. 2013 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Porsche Boxter | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxter | 911 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5 : 1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4374 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1979 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1282 mm | 1299 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2475 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
