1995 Acura Legend vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 15 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2010 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 2010 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
