1988 BMW 524 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 524 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2416 mm |
