2005 Mazda B2500 vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B2500 and 2005 Scion xA were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Scion xA. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda B2500 | 2005 Scion xA | |
Make | Mazda | Scion |
Model | B2500 | xA |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4030 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2380 mm |