2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 188 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Civic | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
