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 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 94 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.
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 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 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. 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 404 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
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 Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |