1998 Fiat Brava vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Brava would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 310 kg more than 1998 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Brava | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Brava | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2475 mm |
