2005 Mazda Carol vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda B2500 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Carol | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Carol | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
