2005 Mazda B4000 vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B4000 and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,029 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Because 2005 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda B4000 (310 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B4000 | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B4000 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4029 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
