1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Because 1999 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Venture | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
