2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B3000 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
