2005 Porsche Boxster vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 365 kg more than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Boxster | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | Boxster | Victor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2500 mm |
