1998 Porsche Boxster vs. 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 1998 Porsche Boxster and 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 108 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 1998 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche Boxster | 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
| Model | Boxster | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
