1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1981 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Mazda 323 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (72 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 530 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.

Because 1981 Buick Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.

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