1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1981 Daihatsu Taft and 1981 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,069 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Taft | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Taft | 323 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1069 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2370 mm |