1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1983 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1983 Mazda 323 and 1983 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 315 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 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1983 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | 323 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
