1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Porsche Boxster (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 70 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |
