2012 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Hyundai | Porsche |
| Model | Elantra | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 148 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
