1998 Honda Today vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Today | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
