1972 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche Boxster (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
