2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 172 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Marathon | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5731 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
