1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 579 kg more than 2007 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2420 mm |
