2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1140 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | B2300 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
