2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda B2300 | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | B2300 | Boxster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |