1985 Mazda 323 vs. 1991 Holden Barina

To start off, 1991 Holden Barina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Barina (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mazda 323 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1991 Holden Barina.

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, 1991 Holden Barina (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323. 1991 Holden Barina 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. 1991 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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