2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 47 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 335 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mazda | Peugeot |
| Model | B2300 | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 56 L |
