2007 Mazda B2300 vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 2007 Mazda B2300 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B2300 | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | B2300 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |
