2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Mazda B3000 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (149 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. 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, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (143 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | C2 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 74 L |
