1993 Cadillac Allante vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 1993 Cadillac Allante and 1993 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Allante (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 308 kg more than 1993 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Allante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac Allante (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster. 1993 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Cadillac Allante | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Allante | Boxster |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |