1976 Buick Electra vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 465 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
