2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B2300 and 2005 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2300 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Alto is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Alto will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Alto. (56 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Mazda | Suzuki |
| Model | B2300 | Alto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
