1976 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 911. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | 911 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
