1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1986 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1986 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 460 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, 1986 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1986 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 323 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
