1995 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 300 ZX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2416 mm |
