2005 Mazda B2500 vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B2500 and 2005 Opel Astra 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 105 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda B2500 | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mazda | Opel |
Model | B2500 | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4030 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |