1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
