Mazda 323 1989 vs Toyota Starlet 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 101 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Starlet, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Starlet. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Starlet is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Starlet, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Starlet. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 | 6 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. Mazda 323 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: | 4.26 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger, but lower. Mazda 323 is 54 cm longer than the Toyota Starlet, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Starlet, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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