2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2003 BMW Z8
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2003 BMW Z8.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2003 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2003 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Mazda | BMW |
| Model | B3000 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 73 L |
