1995 Acura Legend vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 745 kg more than 1985 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Acura | Mazda |
| Model | Legend | 323 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
