2005 Mazda B2500 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2500 would be higher. 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 56 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2500.
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, 2005 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara. 2010 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda B2500 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2500 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B2500 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4030 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2710 mm |
