1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
