1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda B2500. (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
