2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2011 Mazda B2300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda B2300.
Because 2011 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 2011 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry, 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 Toyota Camry (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2011 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Camry | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2266 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
