1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 53 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 41 kg more than 2010 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
