1969 Buick GS vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS.
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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
