1993 Porsche 965 vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 1993 Porsche 965 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. Both 1993 Porsche 965 and 1993 Porsche Boxster are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 76 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.
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 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Porsche 965 | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 965 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |