1959 Rover P5 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P5 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Rover | Porsche |
| Model | P5 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
