2006 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Toyota Tundra (430 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda DrifterX | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | DrifterX | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
