1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1983 Austin Ambassador
To start off, both 1983 Mazda 323 and 1983 Austin Ambassador were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 355 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 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1983 Austin Ambassador | |
| Make | Mazda | Austin |
| Model | 323 | Ambassador |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
