1956 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 444 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, 1956 Buick 40 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | 40 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |