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 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 88 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 125 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 @ 4200 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.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche 911 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | 911 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 408 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4346 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |