1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 1983 Mazda 323 and 1983 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,439 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 74 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 Mitsubishi Colt (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1983 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 323 | Colt |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
