1987 Mazda 626 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 25 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 626. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 712 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 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 626. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 626 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
