1980 Mazda 323 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, both 1980 Mazda 323 and 1980 Opel Commodore were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 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 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 323. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 323 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 323 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
