2012 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 556 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche Boxster | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Porsche | Dodge |
| Model | Boxster | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
