2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, 2002 Porsche 996 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
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, 2002 Porsche 996 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2360 mm |
