1999 Mazda B2500 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 12 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, 2011 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 975 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. 2011 Daihatsu Terios has automatic transmission and 1999 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 1999 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Daihatsu Terios will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda B2500 | 2011 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Mazda | Daihatsu |
| Model | B2500 | Terios |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
