2004 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, both 2004 BMW 730 and 2004 Mazda B3000 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 730 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
