1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 456 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Avanti | Mazda |
Model | Avanti | 626 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |