2005 Mazda Spiano vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Spiano and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Mazda Spiano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Spiano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Spiano | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Spiano | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
