1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1335 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Daimler | Mazda |
| Model | DE 36 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2840 mm |
