1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Grande Parisienne | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5319 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
