2001 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 314 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2001 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Legend | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Legend | Boxster |
Year Released | 2001 | 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 | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |