2005 Mazda B2300 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2300 would be higher. 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 78 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda B2300 | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | B2300 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 33 L |