1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 279 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
Model | GTO | Boxster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6546 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |