2005 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2005 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 487 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Cavalier | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2990 mm |
