1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 279 kg more than 1994 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 626 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
