2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 221 kg more than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | RX-8 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1311 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | boxer |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
