2000 Mazda B2500 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Mazda B2500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan President. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda B2500. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda B2500 | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2500 | President |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3040 mm |
