2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 652 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Boxter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1282 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2475 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |