1993 Mazda 626 vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1993 Mazda 626 and 1993 Opel Calibra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 626 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
