1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 323 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. 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 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
