2005 Honda S2000 vs. 2002 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2002 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000.
Because 2002 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda S2000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda B2500. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 2002 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | S2000 | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2990 mm |
