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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Mazda B4000 Review

How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stacks up against the Mazda B4000 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
2009 Mazda B4000
Price: $22,150
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Mazda B4000 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mazda B4000 is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Mazda B4000 is considerably less costly than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 over the B4000. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a better choice than the Mazda B4000 when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or sizeable dogs. Towing is substantially more the Mazda's forte than it is the Chevrolet's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the Mazda B4000. The Mazda offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is considerably heavier than the Mazda. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Mazda B4000 because of its larger tank. The Mazda B4000 and the Silverado 1500 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda B4000 down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Chevrolet and the Mazda B4000 definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda B4000's engine is substantially smaller than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is substantially more powerful than the Mazda B4000. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Mazda B4000 with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Mazda B4000 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the same basic warranty.

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