1983 GMC Suburban vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1983 GMC Suburban and 1983 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 GMC Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 GMC Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1983 GMC Suburban | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
Make | GMC | Mazda |
Model | Suburban | 323 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 1071 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |