2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | PT Cruiser | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 62 L |
