1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 234 kg more than 2012 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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Corvette | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
