2000 Mazda B2500 vs. 1995 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Omega (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Opel Omega.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Opel Omega. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda B2500 | 1995 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2500 | Omega |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2740 mm |
