1999 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1999 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 18 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 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Intrepid (198 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 720 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, 1999 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Intrepid | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Intrepid | 323 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
