1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 680 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2140 mm |
