1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 750 kg more than 2007 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 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Bonneville | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2420 mm |
