1983 Mazda 323 vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 485 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda 323 | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | 323 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1983 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |