2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B3000 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
