1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 210 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 169 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 2007 Porsche Boxster
Make Chevrolet Porsche
Model Camaro Boxster
Year Released 1996 2007
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6276 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 1 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 435 HP 225 HP
Torque 576 Nm 260 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 276 km/hour 253 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2420 mm


 

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