1996 Acura NSX vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 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 | 1370 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2416 mm |
