1973 Mazda RX-4 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-4. 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda RX-4 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-4 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2416 mm |
