1992 Mazda 323 vs. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT
To start off, both 1992 Mazda 323 and 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Mazda 323. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 1992 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda 323. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda 323 | 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 323 | 3000GT |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2480 mm |
