1970 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 430 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Carina | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Carina | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2416 mm |
