2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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 Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | Boxster | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
