1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
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 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Roadmaster | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
