2004 Mazda B2500 vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2500 | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
