1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 626 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
