2004 Mazda B2500 vs. 2004 Renault Fluence
To start off, both 2004 Mazda B2500 and 2004 Renault Fluence 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 B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Fluence (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Fluence should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 Renault Fluence.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Fluence. 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 Renault Fluence (366 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Renault Fluence will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500. 2004 Renault Fluence has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Renault Fluence will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2500 | 2004 Renault Fluence | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | B2500 | Fluence |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |
