2009 Acura TSX vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2009 Acura TSX and 2009 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Acura TSX. (202 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TSX.
Because 2009 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 2009 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TSX, 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TSX. (231 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | TSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
