2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 and 2011 Mazda 2 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 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 2. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2011 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 2, 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 2. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2011 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Mazda |
| Model | 911 | 2 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4465 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2355 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 43 L |
