2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Mazda 6 and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 6 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 92 L |
