1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B4000 is newer by 6 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 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda HR-V weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000.
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, 2005 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B4000 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 | 2005 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V | B4000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 74 L |
