2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2001 Mazda B2500 and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 233 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2360 mm |
