2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (141 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 5 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 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 2010 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
