2007 Lexus IS vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus IS (205 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus IS (252 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2007 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus IS | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Lexus | Mazda |
| Model | IS | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1671 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
