1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1985 Talbot Horizon
To start off, both 1985 Mazda 323 and 1985 Talbot Horizon were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Talbot Horizon (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 95 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 Talbot Horizon (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 323 | 1985 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Mazda | Talbot |
| Model | 323 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1070 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
