2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Mazda 6 and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 2005 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 6 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1439 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
