1990 Mazda 626 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 335 kg more than 1990 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 626. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 626.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Mazda 626 2011 Subaru Impreza
Make Mazda Subaru
Model 626 Impreza
Year Released 1990 2011
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1789 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 330 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1120 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4415 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1796 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2624 mm


 

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