2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. (245 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 745 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Porsche | Porsche |
| Model | Boxster | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
