2009 Mazda 5 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 5 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5.
Because 2009 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 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 5 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
