2000 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2003 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Boxster (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 220 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2003 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2003 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
