2004 Acura CL vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Acura CL and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura CL weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2004 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura CL | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | CL | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
