1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 290 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Riley |
| Model | 323 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
