2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B3000 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
