2001 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2001 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Barchetta and 2001 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 283 kg more than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mazda B4000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Mazda B4000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Barchetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Mazda B4000 (324 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Barchetta | 2001 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Barchetta | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
