2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 87 L |
