1987 Mazda 626 vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1990 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 626 | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 626 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
