2006 Morgan Aero vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Aero would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Aero | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Morgan | Porsche |
| Model | Aero | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
