2009 Acura TL vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL, 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL. 2009 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | TL | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
