2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1997 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
