1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (224 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 273 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Sidewinder | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
