2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 and 2005 Mazda B3000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 607 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 740 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 62 L |
