Mazda 323 1994 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 1989 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 1994 and Mazda 323 1989 have the same engine power, but Mazda 323 1994 torque is 1 NM less than Mazda 323 1989. Mazda 323 1994 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 1994 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 323 1994 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323 1989, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 1994 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 1994 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323 1989. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 1989 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 323 1989 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: | 4.03 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mazda 323 1994 is 23 cm shorter than the Mazda 323 1989, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 1994 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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