1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (311 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
