2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 703 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2004 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
