1993 Honda Legend vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Honda Legend. (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 237 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 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 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
