2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 251 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 Dodge Nitro (318 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Mazda | Dodge |
| Model | B3000 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1552 kg | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
