2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Mazda B3000

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Charger and 2006 Mazda B3000 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B3000.

Because 2006 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B3000.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Charger 2006 Mazda B3000
Make Dodge Mazda
Model Charger B3000
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6063 cc 2966 cc
Horse Power 425 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 74 L


 

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