2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Boxster | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 930 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
