1987 Honda Legend vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 2 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 570 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, 1987 Honda Legend (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Legend | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 323 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
