1985 Mazda 323 vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 28 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1245 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 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mazda 323. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323. 2013 Toyota Sienna 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. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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