1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 266 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Turbo | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
