2005 Mazda B4000 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B4000 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B4000 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
