2008 Honda NSX vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 151 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
