1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 242 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Boxster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2685 mm |
