2012 Porsche Boxster S vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster S and 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder 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 Boxster S and 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder are equipped with a 3,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster S. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster S weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder.
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 Boxster Spyder (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster S. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster S.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Boxster S | 2012 Porsche Boxster Spyder | |
Make | Porsche | Porsche |
Model | Boxster | Boxster |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | 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 | 310 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1351 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |