2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, both 2004 Mazda B3000 and 2004 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (174 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 105 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 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (211 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B3000 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | B3000 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 63 L |
