1988 Honda Concerto vs. 1997 Mazda 626
To start off, 1997 Mazda 626 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda 626 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
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, 1988 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 1997 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Concerto | 626 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
