1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Mazda |
| Model | 911 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2789 mm |
