1998 Mazda 323 vs. 1998 Proton Tiara
To start off, both 1998 Mazda 323 and 1998 Proton Tiara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda 323 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 299 kg more than 1998 Proton Tiara. 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, 1998 Mazda 323 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda 323 | 1998 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | 323 | Tiara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
