1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1987 Chevrolet Corvette and 1987 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 118 kg more than 1987 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | 626 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
