1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1985 Mazda 323 and 1985 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 500 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | 323 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
