1984 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra.
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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Electra | Boxster |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |