Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet vs Porsche Boxster S
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l B6 | 3.6 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 325 / 321 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 320 / 236 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1397 / 3080 | 1551 / 3419 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 200 / 198 | 210 / 207 |
| Average price | €55,000 | €93,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster S | 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.30 | 1:44.20 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.70 | 1:16.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster S | 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.7 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.6 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.4 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 15.7 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 18.9 s | 18.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.7 s | 4.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.0 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 12.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.3 s @ 92.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.4 s | 13.2 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 268 kph (167 mph) | 285 kph (177 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) | 69.0 kph (42.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) | 0.92 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 47 m (153 ft) | 46 m (150 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster S | 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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