2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 825 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | B2300 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
