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. Both 2012 Porsche 911 and 2012 Porsche Boxster are equipped with a 3,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 30 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 105 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 19 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 | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2451 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
