1993 Porsche Boxster vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 190 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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