1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Vega | 626 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |