1993 Honda NSX vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda NSX | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
