1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
