1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche Boxster | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
