2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 6 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 131 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (206 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Tesla |
| Model | B2300 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2352 mm |
