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 |