1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,552 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 410 kg more than 1997 Porsche Boxster.
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 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Microbus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 2000 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Boxster | Microbus |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 2552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
