2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 297 kg more than 1996 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
