2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 315 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
