1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1983 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1983 Mazda 323 and 1983 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Firebird (134 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1983 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | 323 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
