2008 Honda Element vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 681 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Element | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
