2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 2006 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1968 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
