2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera

To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (250 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera.

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 Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Porsche Boxster 2012 Porsche Panamera
Make Porsche Porsche
Model Boxster Panamera
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3400 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 310 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 360 Nm 550 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4371 mm 4968 mm
Vehicle Width 1801 mm 1931 mm
Vehicle Height 1293 mm 1408 mm
Wheelbase Size 2416 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 100 L