2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 BMW 750 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 840 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 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2012 BMW 750 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 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Boxster | 750 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
