2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1954 Triumph TR2
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Triumph TR2. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Triumph TR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1954 Triumph TR2. 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 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1954 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Mazda | Triumph |
| Model | B2300 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 56 L |
