2007 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 630. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 630 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 630 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |
