1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1989 Mazda 323 and 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (130 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mazda 323 (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 323 | 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 323 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
