2001 Porsche Boxster vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 2001 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Boxster (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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, 2001 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche Boxster | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | Boxster | GTC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 91 L |
