2003 Porsche Boxster vs. 1997 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 530 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Porsche Boxster (261 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Boxster | 1997 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | Boxster | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
