1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Porsche |
| Model | W12 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
