1979 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm). This means 1979 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Trans Am | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
