2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 28 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | B2300 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 71 L |
