2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 1997 Suzuki X90
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Suzuki X90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Suzuki X90 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Suzuki X90 (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Suzuki X90 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1997 Suzuki X90.
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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki X90. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki X90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 1997 Suzuki X90 | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | B2500 | X90 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2210 mm |
