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Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2vsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990 5.7 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Boxster (986)

S 3.2

252 hp3179 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1999-2002
VS

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990

5.7 V8

281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
252hp188kW
281hp210kW
Torque
305Nm225lb-ft
437Nm322lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,615kg3,560lb
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Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
73.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km372mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
5,733cc350cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,290mm51in
1,177mm46in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,444mm96in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,466mm58in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
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Trunk volume
260L
187L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.26,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85,200 rpm2,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
19.1 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 has 29 hp more than Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
437 Nm
322 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
260 km/h
162 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.25.9 s
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8 and Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
252 hp
188 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
281 hp
210 kW
5.3 s
254 km/h
158 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
281 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (986)S 3.2ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
281 hp
210 kW
Torque
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
437 Nm
322 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,290 mm
50.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,177 mm
46.3 in
Range score
598 km
372 mi
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Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
187 L
6.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (986) S 3.2
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (986) S 3.2

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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