1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | Boxster |
Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |