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.
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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 |