2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5. (157 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Camry (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Camry | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Camry | 5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3297 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1568 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1615 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |