2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Element | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Element | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |