2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 1970 Seat 1430
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Seat 1430. 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 (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 1970 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Porsche | Seat |
| Model | Boxster | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
