2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 1974 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 241 kg more than 2008 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 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Boxster | 1974 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Porsche | Pontiac |
| Model | Boxster | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
