Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 1998 engine produces 12 HP less power than Mazda 323 2001, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Mazda 323 2001. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | 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 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 1998 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: | 4.04 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 323 1998 is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 323 2001, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 1998 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
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Mazda 323 2001 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 1998 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323 2001. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 1998 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 323 2001, which means Mazda 323 1998 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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