2005 Mazda AZ vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Mazda AZ and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda AZ has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda AZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda AZ | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | AZ | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2360 mm |