1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1265 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 323 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3110 mm |
