1982 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Estate | Boxster |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |