1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Because 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | 037 Rallye | 626 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
