2011 Nissan NP300 vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan NP300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan NP300 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan NP300 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | NP300 | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2475 mm |
