2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 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, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B3000 (240 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | B3000 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |
