2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Nissan Titan were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 952 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 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | Boxster | Titan |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 2303 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 140 L |
