2007 Mazda B2300 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Mazda B2300 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat 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 95 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B2300 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda B2300 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | B2300 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |
