1978 Audi 100 vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
