1993 Mazda 626 vs. 1993 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1993 Mazda 626 and 1993 Proton Persona were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Proton Persona (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626.
Because 1993 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Proton Persona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Mazda 626 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Proton Persona. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 1993 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Mazda | Proton |
| Model | 626 | Persona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1834 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
