2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 229 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B3000 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2740 mm |
