1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 290 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Camaro | Boxster |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |