2003 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 161 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Pilot | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
