2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B3000 | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2374 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |
