1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Cutlass | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 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 | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
