2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1694 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 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Porsche | Chevrolet |
| Model | Boxster | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 2969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 6337 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1232 mm | 1965 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 4018 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 136 L |
