1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 1993 Mazda RX-7 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 9 more horse power than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-7 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
