2004 Mazda B4000 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B4000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B4000 would be higher. At 4,029 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (228 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B4000. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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, 2004 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B4000 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B4000 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4029 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
