1995 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 146 kg more than 2011 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, 1995 Acura NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura NSX | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | Boxster |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3178 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4371 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1293 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2416 mm |