1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 626 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 Abarth Renault.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1979 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth Renault | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | Renault | 626 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |