2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2006 Mazda B3000 and 2006 Opel Vectra 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 1 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 Mazda B3000.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B3000 | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B3000 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2198 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
