1986 Lada 2107 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1986 Lada 2107 is newer by 8 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1986 Lada 2107. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Lada 2107 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lada | Mazda |
Model | 2107 | 626 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |