1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Porsche | Tesla |
| Model | Boxster | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2352 mm |
