1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 950 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Century |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
