1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 626 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
