2006 Honda Element vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Element | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
