2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2500 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
