1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 170 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 993 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
