2009 Mazda B2300 vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari A10 weights approximately 320 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda B2300 | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ascari |
| Model | B2300 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2636 mm |
