1997 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |