1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2416 mm |
