2010 Nissan Titan vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2010 Nissan Titan 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. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Titan | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Titan | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |
