2002 Acura CL vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 240 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter. 2002 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | CL | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2475 mm |
