2006 Acura RSX vs. 2010 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2010 Mazda B4000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RSX weights approximately 94 kg more than 2010 Mazda B4000.
Because 2010 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B4000 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, 2010 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2010 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | RSX | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
