1993 BMW 856 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 856 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
