1987 Porsche 924 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 65 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 924 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 924 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 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 | 1195 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
