1993 Porsche Boxster vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona 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 164 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 300 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche Boxster | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
