2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2300 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
