2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1972 Mazda 1000
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 1000 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 94 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Mazda 1000. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1972 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | B2300 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
