2004 Honda Civic 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic 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 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 45 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 Civic, 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Boxster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |