2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda B2500 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 696 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Panda | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
