2007 Honda Jazz vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Jazz would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2007 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Jazz | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Jazz | Boxter |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1281 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2475 mm |