1990 Isuzu Impulse vs. 1990 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1990 Isuzu Impulse 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 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Isuzu Impulse (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 323. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Isuzu Impulse should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Isuzu Impulse weights approximately 130 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.
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, 1990 Isuzu Impulse (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 323. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Isuzu Impulse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Isuzu Impulse | 1990 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mazda |
| Model | Impulse | 323 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
