1983 Mazda 323 vs. 1983 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1983 Mazda 323 and 1983 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 323 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1983 Subaru Rex. 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 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 1983 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 323 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2260 mm |
