2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |
