2004 Mazda B2500 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
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 Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 4,031 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. 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, 2004 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche Pan Americana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2500 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | B2500 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2280 mm |
