2006 Mazda 5 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 5 and 2006 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 5.
Because 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 Boxster. 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 Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster 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 Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 5 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
