2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 166 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 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Boxster | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4346 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
