1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Chevelle | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
