1990 Porsche Pan Americana vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 216 kg more than 1999 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Pan Americana | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2360 mm |
