2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1343 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster. 2012 Nissan NV has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Boxster | NV |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |
