Porsche Boxster S (2002 – 2005) vs Honda NSX (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Honda NSX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 260 hp. It has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 264 km/h. The Porsche Boxster S uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 12.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,445 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Honda NSX is 99 mm longer than the Porsche Boxster S.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2002 – 2005
|
Honda
NSX
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 255 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 284 – 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 – 6.4 s | 5.7 – 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 257 – 264 km/h | 261 – 270 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 11.1 L/100 km | 12.3 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,360 kg | 1,445 – 1,485 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.