1979 BMW 732 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 BMW 732. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 BMW 732 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 732 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 732 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 263 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2475 mm |
