1984 Mazda 323 vs. 1984 Skoda L
To start off, both 1984 Mazda 323 and 1984 Skoda L were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,071 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1984 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda 323 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1984 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Mazda 323 (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mazda 323 | 1984 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | 323 | L |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1071 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
