2000 Mazda B2500 vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda B2500 | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2500 | Santana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2560 mm |
