2001 Mazda B2500 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 592 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2001 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 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 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda B2500 | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2500 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
