2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2

To start off, both 2005 Mazda B2300 and 2005 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.

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, 2005 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mazda B2300 2005 Toyota MR2
Make Mazda Toyota
Model B2300 MR2
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2262 cc 1792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 170 Nm
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1358 kg 1065 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 3900 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2500 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 48 L


 

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