2000 Mazda Protege vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mazda Protege. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda Protege | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | Protege | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 620 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |