1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2420 mm |
