1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 327 kg more than 2002 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 Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Skylark | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Skylark | Boxster |
Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 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 | 1605 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |