2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, both 2001 Mazda B2500 and 2001 Vauxhall Zafira were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. 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 Vauxhall Zafira (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | B2500 | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
