1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2001 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 5,011 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 311 kg more than 2001 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, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2001 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Chevelle | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5011 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
