1969 Mazda Luce vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Luce | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
