1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 235 kg more than 1995 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, 1980 Chevrolet Camaro (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | 626 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4375 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
