1998 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 19 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 (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1370 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
