2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | HR-V | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2475 mm |
