1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Cutlass | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
