1957 Morris Isis vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 40 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Morris Isis | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Morris | Porsche |
| Model | Isis | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2416 mm |
