2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2011 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2011 Fiat Ducato is newer by 6 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, 2011 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 612 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2011 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | B3000 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1552 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
