2005 Acura RL vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2005 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RL (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 102 kg more than 2004 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Acura RL (353 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | RL | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
