2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS-V would be higher. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2009 Cadillac STS-V has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac STS-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | STS-V | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
