1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 840 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | 323 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |
