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The 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster is coveted for its heavenly handling, wonderful steering and posh interior. But how does it compare to the 2023 Nissan Z, a sports car with a dual turbo V6, manual 6 speed transmission and dazzling performance of its own?
Design & Style
The Nissan Z seats two passengers and is powered by a dual turbocharged engine with the option of a 6 speed manual or automatic 9 speed transmission. It has quick acceleration with fun handling and has received a number of updates this year, which include a revised touch display, digitized gauge screen that is reconfigurable and numerous driver assistance functions.
The Porsche 718 Boxster comes with turbocharged engines of its own, along with exceptional handling and world class steering. It uses the mid-engine based configuration which results in a light and balanced feel while on the street, with a potent exhaust note. Its latest updates for this year include the standardization of Apple CarPlay for Spyder variants as well as 2 new paint colors, which are Ice Grey Metallic along with Arctic Grey.
Technology & Safety
The Porsche Boxster comes with a number of driver assistance features, which include parking sensors, a backup camera, emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring and airbags. Conveniences within the interior consist of adaptive dampers, ventilated seats, dual USB ports, wifi, Apple CarPlay and even a CD player for those that still have CDs lying around.
The Nissan Z comes with most of the same driver assistance functions as the Boxster, including pedestrian detection, emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring and airbags. Conveniences within its cabin consist of satellite radio, Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, wifi and a 6 speaker sound system from Bose with eight inch touch displays.
Performance
The Nissan Z is powered by a V6, dual turbocharged engine that can generate 400 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in around 4.5 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph. Those that purchase the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 will get a flat six engine that can generate 394 horsepower, with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 187 mph.
The Bottom Line
Both these cars are gorgeous, seat the same number of passengers and offer similar safety features. But the Porsche 718 Boxster would easily beat the Nissan Z in a race thanks to its superior acceleration and top speed, and while the Nissan Z only has a fuel economy of 17 mpg, the Boxster is more fuel efficient at 21 mpg. And this combined with the Nissan Z’s tight cabin space makes the Porsche 718 Boxster the winner.
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When you’re in the neighborhood for a new 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster, head over to our showroom. After shopping with Porsche Huntington, you will see that we are unlike any other dealership you’ve ever dealt with. We pride ourselves on exclusivity, technology, and the finest workmanship. The next time you need servicing on your Porsche or are in the market to purchase a new one, visit Porsche Huntington today. You’ll be glad you did.