2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (149 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000. 2008 Honda Odyssey 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. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Odyssey | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 74 L |
