2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 34 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (275 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | B3000 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2880 mm |
