2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mazda B2300 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | B2300 | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |