2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (160 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
