1991 BMW M12 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW M12 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | M12 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2416 mm |
