2000 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3177 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
