1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1985 Mazda 323

To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1976 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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