2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 840 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, 1983 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300. 1983 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda B2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1983 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
