1988 Volvo 760 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | 760 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
