2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche Boxster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
