2006 Mazda 5 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 5 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 5. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 5 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | 5 | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |