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 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 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 294 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 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 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 | 3800 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4478 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |