2005 Mazda B4000 vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,029 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B4000 | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B4000 | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4029 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
