1966 Pontiac GTO vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Pontiac GTO | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | GTO | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 366 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2420 mm |
