1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (90 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 323 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
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, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 323 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
