2004 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 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 2005 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, 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, 2004 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Accord | Boxster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |