1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 415 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Corvette | 626 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |