2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick Enclave would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 848 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter. 2012 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Enclave | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
