1983 Audi 80 vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda 626 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda 626 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1983 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 80 | 626 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
