1998 Peugeot Partner vs. 1998 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 1998 Peugeot Partner and 1998 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot Partner. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Peugeot Partner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Partner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot Partner. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot Partner.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Peugeot Partner 1998 Porsche Boxster
Make Peugeot Porsche
Model Partner Boxster
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type Panel Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1360 cc 2480 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 75 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 111 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1070 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2360 mm


 

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