2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | B2300 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
