1998 Mazda 323 vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, both 1998 Mazda 323 and 1998 Toyota Starlet were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 323. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
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 (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda 323 | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 323 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
