1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 810 kg more than 2007 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | Boxster |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |