2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | RDX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
