1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 944 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
