2007 Mazda B3000 vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2013 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda B3000 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda B3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B3000 | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B3000 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 73 L |
