2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300.
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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2300 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
