1999 Honda Z vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Z would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Z | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2475 mm |
