2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Elise | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
