1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1250 mm |
