1980 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 395 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Electra | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
