2000 Mazda B2500 vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1996 Nissan Terrano II.
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, 1996 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda B2500 | 1996 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2500 | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2470 mm |
