2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet 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, 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Murano CrossCabriolet | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1681 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
