1997 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend.
Because 2007 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 2007 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 1997 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Legend | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
