1987 Mazda MX-6 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1987 Mazda MX-6 and 1987 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda MX-6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda MX-6 (145 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda MX-6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda MX-6 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mazda MX-6 (257 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Astra. (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda MX-6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda MX-6 | 1987 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | MX-6 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2182 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
