2002 Mazda B2500 vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Nissan Murano is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
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, 2006 Nissan Murano (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda B2500 | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2500 | Murano |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |
