1983 Mazda 323 vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 29 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1070 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, 2012 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mazda 323 | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | 323 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
