2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
