2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 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, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | B2300 | 164 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
