1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire 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 4,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Cadillac Solitaire (325 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm). This means 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Solitaire | 626 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
