2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Espace (174 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Espace weights approximately 174 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, 2002 Renault Espace (350 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2002 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | B3000 | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |
