1972 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 201 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
