1989 Chrysler Viper vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1989 Chrysler Viper and 1989 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (449 HP) has 375 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 550 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Viper | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Viper | 323 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
