2006 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota MR2 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1794 cc |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 48 L |
