2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 2004 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2004 Mazda B3000 and 2004 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Mazda B3000 and 2004 Mazda MPV are equipped with a 2,966 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda MPV (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda MPV weights approximately 219 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 MPV (267 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B3000 | 2004 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | B3000 | MPV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
