2003 Acura CL vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 Acura CL.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 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, 2005 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura CL. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | CL | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2990 mm |
