1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (236 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 241 kg more than 2004 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 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | GTX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
