2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 569 kg more than 2004 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | B2300 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |
