1982 Mazda 323 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1982 Mazda 323 and 1982 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Astra (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1982 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mazda 323 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Astra.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Vauxhall Astra (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mazda 323. (80 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Mazda 323 | 1982 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 323 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
