1996 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 209 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Ram | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2420 mm |
