1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 10 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Camaro | 626 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
