1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 193 kg more than 1999 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
