1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 86 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 626 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3868 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
