1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 432 kg more than 2007 Mazda B2300.
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 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B2300. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | Mark IV | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2840 mm |
