2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Rover |
| Model | Boxster | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2820 mm |
