2006 Honda Element vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 852 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
