1995 Acura Legend vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 2007 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 2007 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
