2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Mazda | Westfield |
| Model | B2300 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
