2000 Acura RL vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | RL | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
