1997 Hyundai Marcia vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 1997 Hyundai Marcia and 1997 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.

Because 1997 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Hyundai Marcia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Marcia.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Hyundai Marcia 1997 Porsche Boxster
Make Hyundai Porsche
Model Marcia Boxster
Year Released 1997 1997
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1997 cc 2480 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2360 mm


 

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