1981 Mazda 323 vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 626 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda 323 | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 323 | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1069 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |
