2010 Mazda B2300 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 Mazda B2300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda B2300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda B2300 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | B2300 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |
