1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Centura | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2416 mm |
