1993 Acura NSX vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Acura | Porsche |
| Model | NSX | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
