1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Mazda 323.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Vauxhall Victor (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 1958 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 323 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2500 mm |
