1976 BMW 633 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 633 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |