2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 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 (206 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
