2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 340 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 367 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Marathon | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3596 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
