2007 Porsche Boxster vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 344 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche Boxster | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Boxster | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2870 mm |
