1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1997 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Boxster | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3170 mm |
