1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 57 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 632 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | 70 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2416 mm |
