2000 Mazda B2500 vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Corsa (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Corsa 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 2005 Opel Corsa.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda B2500 | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2500 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
