1982 Porsche 930 vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (262 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930.
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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 930 | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
