1985 Mazda 626 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, both 1985 Mazda 626 and 1985 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Mazda 626. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 304 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mazda 626. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mazda 626 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 626 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1036 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
