2004 Porsche Boxster vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 675 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche Boxster | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
