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323
1978 Mazda 323
Japan
Gasoline
RWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
FA4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1300 3-door Hatchback
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
93 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Top speed
144 km/h
(89 mph)
0–60 mph
15.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
16 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,835 mm
(151.0 in)
Width
1,605 mm
(63.2 in)
Height
1,375 mm
(54.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,315 mm
(91.1 in)
Curb weight
820 kg
(1,808 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
3.4 litres
Engine Configuration
1,272 cc
Bore
73 mm
(2.9 in)
Stroke
76 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Dependent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Ground Clearance
160 mm
(6.3 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Medium Family Car
Mazda
313 vehicles
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg
(882 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Non-painted
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Non-painted
Bumper (Front | Rear)
Door Handles
Non-painted
Chrome
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Grey
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Tilt
Optional
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
240 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
600 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
323
Model
11 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Steel
Optional
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Hatchback
Variant
323 Standard
1977–2004
323 Hatchback Generations
1 of 10
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FA4
1977–1979
Year
1978
Powertrain
1300 3-door Hatchback
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
