1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1992 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1992 Daihatsu Opti and 1992 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda 626 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda 626 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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, 1992 Mazda 626 (221 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1992 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1992 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1992 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Opti | 626 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 56 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
