2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster

To start off, both 2004 Honda CR-V and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (236 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 122 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.

Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2004 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda CR-V 2004 Porsche Boxster
Make Honda Porsche
Model CR-V Boxster
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2359 cc 2687 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 85.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 78 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 11.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1478 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 15.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 64 L


 

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