2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 6 and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 6 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 415 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |