1996 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
