2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Challenger and 2009 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Challenger (419 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 731 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300. 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, 2009 Dodge Challenger (420 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Challenger | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 419 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
