1950 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1993 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1400 kg |