2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2002 Mazda B2500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Noble M12 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Noble M12. 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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Mazda | Noble |
| Model | B2500 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
