1970 Buick GS vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 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 GS (394 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
