2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 220 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
