2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Honda CR-V and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 353 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-V | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
