2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | B3000 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
