2004 GMC Sonoma vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 GMC Sonoma is newer by 3 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, 2004 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 GMC Sonoma.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sonoma | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Sonoma | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
