2005 Citroen C vs. 2005 Mazda B3000

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 491 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. 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 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C 2005 Mazda B3000
Make Citroen Mazda
Model C B3000
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1360 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.1:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1671 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 5160 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 74 L