1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V.
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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
