1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 830 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chrysler Town & Country | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
Model | Town & Country | 323 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1069 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |