2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 670 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 (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (219 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | CR-V | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 166 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
