2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Mazda B2300 and 2008 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Mazda B2300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B2300 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | B2300 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
