1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1981 Zastava 102
To start off, both 1981 Mazda 323 and 1981 Zastava 102 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Zastava 102 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 102. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 102. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda 323 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Zastava 102. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Zastava 102 (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Zastava 102 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1981 Zastava 102 | |
| Make | Mazda | Zastava |
| Model | 323 | 102 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2160 mm |
