1993 Porsche Boxster vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche Boxster would be higher. Both 1993 Porsche Boxster and 1996 Porsche 993 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 20 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche Boxster | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 993 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
