2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | S2000 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 272 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
