1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 330 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | 626 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
