1957 Volvo P 1900 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 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 491 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Volvo P 1900 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Volvo | Porsche |
| Model | P 1900 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1414 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
