1985 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1985 Cadillac DeVille and 1985 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 600 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (272 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323. 1985 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1985 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1985 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Cadillac DeVille | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | DeVille | 323 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
