2004 Mazda B2500 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 928. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2500 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | 928 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
