2012 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2012 Mazda 6 and 2012 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2012 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda 6 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1621 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
