2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Monte Carlo | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
