2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1298 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B3000 | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1552 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 108 L |
