1987 Mazda 323 vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1987 Mazda 323 and 1987 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Galant (74 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 323. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 160 kg more than 1987 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 Mitsubishi Galant (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 323. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 323 | 1987 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 323 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
