2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 72 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300.
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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Buick |
| Model | B2300 | Century |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3213 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
