1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1990 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1990 Bentley Turbo and 1990 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 323. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1990 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Bentley Turbo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Bentley Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 323. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 323. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1990 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Turbo | 323 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
