2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 198 kg more than 2006 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B3000 | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B3000 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3458 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
