1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1988 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1988 Vauxhall Carlton (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 626 | 1988 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mazda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 626 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
