1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
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 Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 505 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Publica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
