2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2002 Mazda B2500 and 2002 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | B2500 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
