2005 Mazda 2 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 2.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 2. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 2 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 2 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
