2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2012 Porsche Boxster and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 111 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Porsche | Suzuki |
Model | Boxster | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 3865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |