2012 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Camry and 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 55 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (200 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Camry | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Camry | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1561 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
