1972 Buick GS vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 275 kg more than 2009 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, 1972 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | GS | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
