1991 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1991 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1991 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster. 2009 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
