2012 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Forte would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Forte | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Forte | 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 | 156 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 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 Weight | 1238 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
