2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda B2300 (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2008 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B2300 | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | B2300 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 22 L |
