1987 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
