2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B3000 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 437 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | HHR | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 74 L |
