2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 8 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. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2300.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Mazda | SsangYong |
| Model | B2300 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
