2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 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 81 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Mazda | Volvo |
| Model | B2300 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
