Acura vs. Porsche

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Porsche contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Porsche cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Porsche brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability and vehicle rankings. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Acura in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Acura also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Porsche vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Acura offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Acura offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Acura versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 9 categories: Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize SUVs, Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura NSX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Acura RLX in Best Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 6 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Acura RLX (hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars, Acura MDX (hybrid) in Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid SUVs, Acura RLX in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs, and Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.