1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
Model | Consorte | 626 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |