2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | Boxster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |