2000 Mazda Familia vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Familia | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
