2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2004 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2004 Mazda B2300 and 2004 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 307 (297 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 307.
Because 2004 Peugeot 307 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 307 will offer significantly more control. 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 Peugeot 307 (580 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2004 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | B2300 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
