1993 Lexus GS vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 1993 Lexus GS 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus GS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1993 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 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus GS. 1993 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus GS | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
