1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 960 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | Boxster | 960 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
