2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2005 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B3000 and 2005 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2005 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | B3000 | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |
