2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Mazda | Lotus |
| Model | B3000 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 44 L |
