1996 Honda Ballade vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Ballade would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1996 Honda Ballade. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Ballade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Honda Ballade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Ballade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Ballade. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Ballade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Ballade | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Ballade | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2475 mm |
