2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 1988 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | B2500 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2490 mm |
