1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 607 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Tempra | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2990 mm |
