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 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 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 590 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 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. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2420 mm |