1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 49 kg more than 2001 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Camaro | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
