1973 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 321 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
