1994 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Acura NSX | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | Boxster |
Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |