1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Caprice and 1982 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (115 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 730 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 323. (80 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Caprice | 323 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1071 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2370 mm |