2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Mazda B4000
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Barchetta and 2004 Mazda B4000 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B4000 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 607 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 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, 2004 Mazda B4000 (310 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Barchetta | 2004 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Barchetta | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 74 L |
