1969 Buick GS vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
