2001 Acura NSX vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura NSX | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 480 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
