2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Mazda B3000 and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B3000 | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B3000 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1686 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |
