1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 6 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 575 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. 1984 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mazda |
| Model | Avanti | 626 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
