1983 Porsche 930 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Porsche 930 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 930 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
