1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 209 kg more than 2010 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Nova | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Nova | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2416 mm |
