2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | B2500 | 405 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
