2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2012 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.

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