2003 Porsche Boxster vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 2003 Porsche Boxster and 1974 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 2,687 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 2003 Porsche Boxster (261 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Boxster | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
