2002 BMW 332 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 16 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 332 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
