Mazda 323 1989 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.0 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 323 is 28 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 372 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 63 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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