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Mazda B2300 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

How the Mazda B2300 stacks up against the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Mazda B2300
Price: $16,060
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
Mazda B2300 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a legitimate sports car.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mazda B2300 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet has a larger engine than the Mazda. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Mazda B2300 could learn a lesson or two from the Silverado 1500 when it comes to torque. The Chevrolet packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda B2300 in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 over the Mazda B2300. The Chevrolet is a better choice than the Mazda B2300 regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive pets. Towing is significantly more the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's forte than it is the B2300's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the B2300.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet is tremendously more bulky than the B2300. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Silverado 1500 than the Mazda B2300 because of its larger tank. The Mazda and the Chevrolet compete for the same parking spaces. The Mazda B2300's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Chevrolet.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mazda B2300 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet. With respect to MSRP, the B2300 costs tremendously less than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Warranty
The Chevrolet and the Mazda have the same basic warranty.

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