2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B2300 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Tesla |
| Model | B2300 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2352 mm |
