2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Mazda B2300 and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda B2300 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 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | B2300 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2521 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
