2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1996 Opel Frontera.
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 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2500 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
