1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Tempra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Tempra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Tempra | 626 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
