1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 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 | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2360 mm |
