2005 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Mazda B3000

To start off, both 2005 Kia Picanto 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 91 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 633 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Kia Picanto 2005 Mazda B3000
Make Kia Mazda
Model Picanto B3000
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1086 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 63 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 240 Nm
Engine Bore Size 67 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.1:1
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1483 kg
Vehicle Length 3500 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 62 L


 

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