1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
