1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2475 mm |
