2005 Mazda B2500 vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2500 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4030 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2420 mm |
