1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 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 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 135 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 258 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
