2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2004 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2004 Mazda B2300 and 2004 Suzuki Liana 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 Mazda B2300 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Liana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Liana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2004 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | B2300 | Liana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
