2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| 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 | 148 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
