2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 312 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Tacoma | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
