2002 Porsche Boxster vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 508 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Boxster | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2340 mm |
