1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster 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 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 272 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Boxster | Passat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
