1992 Mazda 626 vs. 1992 Renault 4
To start off, both 1992 Mazda 626 and 1992 Renault 4 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 131 more horse power than 1992 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mazda 626 weights approximately 589 kg more than 1992 Renault 4. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mazda 626 | 1992 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 626 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
