1954 Buick 70 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 653 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 70 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2420 mm |