2006 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2006 Acura TSX 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 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TSX | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | TSX | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
