Mazda 323 1989 vs Nissan Micra 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 79 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 35 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 56 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.26 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger, but lower. Mazda 323 is 56 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 960 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Micra, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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