2000 Honda Life vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Life | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
