1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 364 kg more than 1997 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche Boxster. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Cutlass | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
