1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1987 Mazda 626
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 626 (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 626 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mazda 626 (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1987 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Concerto | 626 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |