2010 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2010 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 2010 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Porsche | Honda |
| Model | Boxster | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4371 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1293 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
