2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (270 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | MazdaSpeed6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 841 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
