1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 150 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 1800 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |
