2012 Porsche Boxster S vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster S 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster S (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster . (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster S should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster . With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster S weights approximately 16 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 Boxster S (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster . (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster .

Compare all specifications:

2012 Porsche Boxster S 2012 Porsche Boxster
Make Porsche Porsche
Model Boxster Boxster
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 3400 cc 2900 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 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 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4371 mm 4371 mm
Vehicle Width 1801 mm 1801 mm
Vehicle Height 1293 mm 1293 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 64 L


 

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