Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2vsWiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

252 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1999-2002
VS

Wiesmann Roadster

3.2i 24V

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    303 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    372 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
252hp188kW
321hp239kW
Torque
305Nm225lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
-
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
3,201cc195cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V7,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
15.8 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V has 69 hp more than Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V: 69 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
1,060 kg
2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 km/h
162 mph
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.9 s
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
598 km
372 mi
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
545 km
339 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
321 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
255 km/h
158 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2WiesmannRoadster3.2i 24V
Power
252 hp
188 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
545 km
339 mi
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster 3.2i 24V

  • Has 69 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 108 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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