1986 Honda Jazz vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1986 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 1,231 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda 323 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda 323 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Honda Jazz (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Jazz | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Jazz | 323 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2370 mm |
