1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
