2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 34 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Avalanche | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
