2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 1 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 (323 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | 159 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
