2002 Audi A3 vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2002 Audi A3 and 2002 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2002 Audi A3.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mazda B2500 (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A3 | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A3 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |
