2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
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, 2001 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | YRV | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
