2000 Porsche Boxster vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Porsche Boxster | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Porsche | Ferrari |
Model | Boxster | 456 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2687 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |