2008 Porsche Boxster vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche Boxster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Boxster | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | Porsche | Acura |
| Model | Boxster | TL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
