2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona 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 114 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda B2300 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | B2300 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |