2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Laurel (154 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2300 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2730 mm |
