1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1989 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1989 Mazda 323 and 1989 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Camry weights approximately 204 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323.
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, 1989 Mazda 323 (164 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Camry. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda 323 | 1989 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1046 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
