2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2010 Citroen C6
To start off, 2010 Citroen C6 is newer by 5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C6 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Citroen C6 (290 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2010 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2010 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Citroen |
| Model | B3000 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
