1993 Mazda 626 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda 626 would be higher. Both 1993 Mazda 626 and 1995 Renault Sport Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda 626 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Sport Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Renault Sport Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mazda 626 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 626 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
