2010 Toyota Tundra vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Tundra | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Toyota | Mazda |
Model | Tundra | 6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 424 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |