2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |
