2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 1985 Mazda 323
To start off, 2000 Honda Shuttle is newer by 15 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 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 675 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, 2000 Honda Shuttle (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Shuttle | 1985 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Shuttle | 323 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1070 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
