1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | MK II | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
