1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 444 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Boxster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2416 mm |