1996 Honda Prelude 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 Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. 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 Prelude. 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 (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 279 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2475 mm |
