1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Centurion | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2420 mm |
