2002 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura NSX | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 215 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 Length | 4430 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
