1979 BMW 633 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 633 | Boxster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |