2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2005 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B3000 and 2005 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Volvo C70.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo C70 (341 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2005 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | B3000 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
