1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK II | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
