1952 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 357 kg more than 2002 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 40 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2420 mm |
