2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Camry. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2500 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
