2011 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 Mazda CX-7 and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda CX-7. 2011 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda CX-7 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | CX-7 | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 67 L |