1950 Buick 40 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 61 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 289 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2416 mm |
