2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mazda 6 2007 Porsche 911
Make Mazda Porsche
Model 6 911
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2259 cc 3822 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 156 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 76 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1381 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 67 L


 

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