2003 Acura NSX vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Acura NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura NSX weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura NSX. (285 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Acura NSX | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | NSX | Boxster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |