2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. 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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | Etude | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3595 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
