2006 Mazda 3 vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 3 and 2006 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc, 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 281 kg more than 2006 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 3 | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 3 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3392 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
