1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda B2500. (266 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B2500 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
