1995 Lexus SC vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus SC would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1995 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus SC weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 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, 1995 Lexus SC (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lexus SC | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lexus | Porsche |
| Model | SC | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
