2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2002 Mazda B2500 and 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda B2500 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B2500 | SLK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |