1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 970 kg more than 1981 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 323 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
