1986 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2012 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Porsche 928 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 928 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4957 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
