1990 Mazda 626 vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, both 1990 Mazda 626 and 1990 Mazda RX-7 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 626. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 626 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1990 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mazda RX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 626. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 626 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
